2023 Safe Routes to Schools

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Improvements Include: - Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation on Norton Road at Owen Street with a Sidewalk Extension on Owen Street - Sidewalk Connection for Charring Cross Street to Prairie Norton Middle School - A Speed Table and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Amesbury Way (Prairie Lincoln Elementary)

PROJECT TYPE:

Mobility

COST:

$374,532.40

BEGIN CONSTRUCTION DATE:

6/15/2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE:

5/28/2027

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC: 

Two-way one lane traffic permitted outside of peak hours.

FUNDING: 

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Safe Routes to School Funds, Motor Vehicle Registration and Gas User Fees

DESIGN CONSULTANT: 

Burgess & Niple, Toole Design Group & LJB Inc. (ODOT Task Order Contract)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR: 

Decker Construction

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR: 

Steve Brutche

CONSTRUCTION YEAR: 

2026

LOCATION:

Norton Road at Owen Street - Charring Cross Street to Prairie Norton Middle School - Amesbury Way (Prairie Lincoln Elmentary)

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

Phone: 614-525-3030
Email: fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org